
Episode 26 - Todd Kessler - Vari-Lite Technical Trainer, Troubleshooting, Tinkering
11/21/20 • 51 min
Todd Kessler has worked for Vari-Lite for 24 years. He’s been Technical Trainer since 2004. In that time he has conducted over 300 classes to almost 3000 trainees on every continent except Antarctica. In his spare time he and his wife enjoy fine food, wine and a relaxing beach. They reside in Dallas, TX with their cat Jimmy. Todd graduated from The University Of Missouri with a BSBA in Logistics.
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Todd Kessler has worked for Vari-Lite for 24 years. He’s been Technical Trainer since 2004. In that time he has conducted over 300 classes to almost 3000 trainees on every continent except Antarctica. In his spare time he and his wife enjoy fine food, wine and a relaxing beach. They reside in Dallas, TX with their cat Jimmy. Todd graduated from The University Of Missouri with a BSBA in Logistics.
As always a rating and review is always appreciated!
Want to donate to the podcast!
Paypal & Venmo: @Theatrewolf
Gear Used:
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3kLZ2VE
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen): https://amzn.to/36QxRUr
TRITON AUDIO FetHead in-Line Microphone Preamp: https://amzn.to/36OrWzr
Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/3kK9ug3
📲connect with me on all the things:
Facebook: facebook.com/TheatrewolfPodcast
Podcast: http://theatrewolfpodcast.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @Theatrewolf
Twitter: @Theatrewolf38
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Episode 25 - Chris Lutz - Head Audio, One Nighters, Venue Challenges
J. Christopher Lutz (Audio One Sound Engineer) has toured multiple Broadway productions over the last 10 years. Those productions include The Drowsy Chaperone, Warhorse, Annie, Kinky Boots, The Illusionists (1st National Tour), and Les Miserables. In addition to touring he is also responsible for the US Premiere of The Illusionist Witness the Impossible on both Broadway and NBC. Regional Theatre Credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Violet Hour, Private Lives, Seussical The Musical, See Rock City and Other Destinations, Fahrenheit 451, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, My Scary Girl, and the Pre-Broadway run of Soul Doctor
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Episode 27 - Jason Cochran - Programmer, Taking Gigs, Asking Why
Jason Cochran is a proud and active member of IATSE Local 51 in Houston, TX for the past (almost!) 5 years and has been working with them since he turned 18. He is a lighting programmer, head electrician, rigger, pyro-technician and whatever else comes his way. He works with a variety of producers in Houston presenting everything from ballet and opera to trade shows and concerts. Currently, Jason is the lighting programmer for the Houston Symphony and a freelance pyro technician. Outside of the world of live events, Jason spends most of his time being outdoors, drinking coffee or learning something new, probably about electronics.
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Gear Used:
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3kLZ2VE
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen): https://amzn.to/36QxRUr
TRITON AUDIO FetHead in-Line Microphone Preamp: https://amzn.to/36OrWzr
Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/3kK9ug3
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